We have a block of rooms reserved for June 1-3. Tell the staff you are booking with Erika and Chris's Room Block for the reduced rate before April 17, 2018.

Call the number above for reservations, or use the code IHOER0618 for booking online. Please let Erika know if you have any trouble booking your room.

The Westin Palo Alto

675 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA(650) 321-4422

We've booked a block of rooms at the Westin Palo Alto from June 1-3. It is conveniently located to both Stanford's campus and the Rosewood Sand Hill. Tell the staff you are booking with the Eggemeyer Weil wedding for the reduced rate.

Use the phone number listed above or click the link below to book rooms before May 2, 2018.

Getting to the Ceremony Venue

Memorial Church

450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA

We will be providing shuttle transportation from the Rosewood Sand Hill to the Ceremony and shuttle transportation from the Ceremony to the Reception.

Driving directions

From Highway 101 North and South: From Highway 101 North and South, take University Avenue exit west toward Palo Alto. Proceed on University Avenue through downtown. University Avenue becomes Palm Drive. Continue on Palm Drive until the street ends on the "Oval"- a large grass area in front of the Stanford Quad. Parking is available around the Oval and east of the Oval on Roth Way. From the Oval, walk up the steps into the Stanford Quad.

From Highway 280 North and South:Take Sand Hill Road exit toward Menlo Park/Stanford. Continue east on Sand Hill road for about 1.5 miles. Turn right on Santa Cruz then make an immediate left onto Junipero Serra Blvd. Proceed 0.5 miles and turn left on Campus Drive. Continue around Campus Drive loop for 1.7 miles. Turn right onto Palm Drive. Continue on Palm Drive until the street ends on the "Oval"- a large grass area in front of the Stanford Quad. Parking is available around the Oval and east of the Oval on Roth Way. From the Oval, walk up the steps into the Stanford Quad.

From El Camino Real: From El Camino Real: From El Camino Real turn west onto Palm Drive/ University Avenue towards Stanford University. As you enter the university, University Avenue will turn into Palm Drive. Continue on Palm Drive until the street ends on the "Oval"- a large grass area in front of the Stanford Quad. Parking is available around the Oval and east of the Oval on Roth Way. From the Oval, walk up the steps into the Stanford Quad.

Things to Do

Golden Gate Park

San Francisco, CA, USA

Golden Gate Park is the closest thing that San Francisco has to match New York's Central Park. Occupying just over 1,000 acres of land in the middle of San Francisco, the park includes a zoo, a botanical garden, two world-class museums (the De Young and the California Academy of Sciences), miles of running paths, and more. The Park is a wonderful place to get away from the hustle-and-bustle of San Francisco.

Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA, USA

Unarguably San Francisco's most iconic landmark, the Golden Gate Bridge can be a chaotic mess, but is still certainly worth visiting. If you're interested in seeing it, but not necessarily walking across it, we suggest laying a blanket out on nearby Crissy Field, or visiting Fort Point, both of which will offer stunning views.

Exploratorium

Pier 15 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA

Founded by the brother of famed physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, The Exploratorium was founded with the simple purpose of making science more fun and engaging. The museum, located right in the heart of the Embarcadero, has a ton of fun and interactive exhibits, and, for those arriving early, hosts Thursday evening parties that include adult-only programming and drinks!

Alcatraz Island

San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

'The Rock', as it is known, is one of the most well-known (former) prisons in the United States, playing host to famous criminals from Al Capone to Mickey Cohen to Whitey Bulger. Tickets are not easy to get, so order early! Additionally, expect a time commitment of roughly 4 hours from arrival at the ferry to return, though you may want to spend more time taking in all the parts of the island.

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

151 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

This brand new museum in the heart of downtown contains some amazing collections of modern art of all varieties, from photography exhibits of early California through to Andy Warhol.

Ferry Building Marketplace

One Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA

San Francisco's Ferry Building, located at the end of Market Street, once the hub of ferry transit to and from the city, has been transformed into a marketplace, hosting vendors from Blue Bottle Coffee to Cowgirl Creamery, in addition to housing local restaurant favorites such as Hog Island Oysters and The Slanted Door.

Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA, United States

For those of you who might just want to hang out and enjoy the sun that may or may not be shining, Fort Mason is the perfect place. Located in a quieter area of the City, Fort Mason is a popular weekend destination for folks looking to relax and enjoy the scenery.

Angel Island

Angel Island, Tiburon, CA 94920, USA

Once the 'Ellis Island of the West', Angel Island plays host to the remnants of what was once a robust military presence. These days, it is part of the National Park system, and offers a fantastic history lesson, as well as some of the best hiking in San Francisco.

Thomas Fogarty Winery

19501 Skyline Blvd, Redwood City, CA 94062, USA

Sip some wine at this secluded Skyline Ridge winery with dramatic views of the bay. Thomas Fogarty offers a very good selection of wine, and is conveniently placed to some of the best hiking and natural surroundings on the Peninsula.

Computer History Museum

1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA

It's a free museum, about computers!

The Tech Museum of Innovation

201 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA

It may be a bit far away in San Jose, but the Tech Museum of Innovation is a fascinating museum detailing the history of Silicon Valley in a fun and interactive way.

Ceremony and Reception Details

Ceremony

The ceremony will be at the Stanford Memorial Church at 3pm. Please plan on arriving no later than 2:45pm. That way, we can ensure that everyone is seated and attended to prior to the 3pm ceremony start. Guests arriving after 3pm will not be allowed in the church per Stanford rules.

For self-driving guests, the closest parking areas to the church for self-driving guests are in the Palm Drive Oval or at Tressider Memorial Union. Permit parking spaces in these lots are not enforced on weekends. Here is a link to printable campus parking and transportation services maps: https://visit.stanford.edu/plan/parking.html

Shuttle service will be provided from both the Rosewood Sand Hill and the Westin Palo Alto. Specific details will follow.

For those who are unable to walk long distances, please contact the Diversity and Access Office at disability.access@stanford.edu or (650) 725-0326 1-2 weeks prior to the ceremony.

Reception

The reception will be hosted at the Rosewood Sand Hill in Menlo Park following the ceremony. Cocktail and hors d'oeuvres service will begin at 4:15pm, and shuttle transportation will be provided to ferry guests from the ceremony to the reception venue.

FAQ

Q: Which airport do I fly into?

A: There are two convenient airport options for those who are flying to the wedding:

(1) Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): Located ~30 minutes from the Rosewood Sand Hill and the Palo Alto Westin, San Jose is generally less expensive and unaffected by the delays that tend to plague SFO. However, as it is a smaller airport, route schedules can be more restrictive into and out of SJC.

(2) San Francisco International Airport (SFO): Also located ~30 minutes from the Rosewood Sand Hill and the Palo Alto Westin, SFO is the bay area's travel hub. As such, it will have the widest variety of flights available. However, SFO is prone to frequent flight delays, which is important to take into consideration if you are thinking of arriving Saturday morning.

Given that it doesn't seem to experience the kind of flight delay issues that SFO does, San Jose may be the more convenient of the two options. However, we recommend checking route schedules and costs before purchasing tickets.

Q: What is the schedule for the weekend?

A: We are kicking the weekend off with a welcome party on Friday night (starting time TBD) at Nola. On Saturday, we will be providing transportation to the ceremony from the Rosewood Sand Hill (schedule TBD). The ceremony starts at the Stanford Memorial Church at 3pm. We will be providing transportation from the ceremony to the reception (schedule TBD). The reception is at the Rosewood Sand Hill starting at 4pm. We are ending with a farewell brunch on Sunday at the Rosewood Sand Hill at 9:30am.

Q: What time does the Ceremony start?

A: The ceremony starts at 3pm sharp, at which time the doors will be closed. In consideration of this, please plan on arriving no later than 2:45 so that we can make sure everyone is seated and attended to prior to the ceremony.